JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama - A Jefferson County burglar was apparently no match for a fired-up neighbor determined to stop the bad guy from getting away.

The neighbor, authorities said, went to great lengths to nab the accused 19-year-old thief. He then detained him until lawmen could arrive on the scene. Sheriff's officials identified the suspect at 19-year-old Christopher Dewayne Bryant of Oneonta.

Deputies about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday were dispatched to the 3600 block of G and F Drive in the Bradford community on a report of a burglary in progress. While en route, deputies learned a neighbor of the victim had blocked the suspect's vehicle and was detaining him.

The neighbor told deputies he was driving by when he noticed an unusual car in the driveway. He called the homeowner and verified that no one was supposed to be at the home, said Chief Deputy Randy Christian. He then called the sheriff's office, and pulled his car behind the suspect's vehicle.

Bryant came running from behind the home and got into his car, Christian said, but the neighbor reached in and took the keys. He ordered Bryant to get out of the car, and to sit on the ground. Bryant did as he was told.

When deputies arrived, Bryant admitted to breaking into the shed behind the house. He stole a chainsaw, air gun, nail gun and jig saw. The stolen goods were returned to the homeowner, Christian said.

Bryant is charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree theft of property. He is in the Jefferson County Jail with bond set at $10,000.